Oats Free Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Tart, floral, and a stunning deep crimson, this agua de Jamaica is the kind of drink that stops people mid-sip and makes them ask what's in it. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick and sugar into a rich, fragrant concentrate that gets diluted to the perfect refreshing balance. A squeeze of lime on the side brightens everything up and adds a little citrus edge to the natural tartness of the hibiscus. The whole process is straightforward ā simmer, strain, chill, and pour ā and the result looks far more impressive than the effort involved. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this recipe is naturally in the clear: it's built entirely from flowers, spice, sugar, and water, with zero grains or grain-derived ingredients anywhere in sight. It's an ideal make-ahead drink for warm afternoons, backyard gatherings, or anytime you want something more interesting than lemonade in your glass.
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6 servings
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (flor de jamaica)
- Ā¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
For the concentrate
- 4 cups water
To finish
- 3 cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the dried hibiscus flowers, 4 cups water, sugar, and cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring once or twice until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the liquid is deeply colored and fragrant.
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